Creating a culture of inclusion and diversity in the fire service is crucial to a high-functioning team. This Training Collection course covers important topics such as inspiring a professional culture, addressing bullying, and promoting inclusivity toward LGBTQ+ individuals.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 45
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill giving advice for aspiring leaders in volunteer fire departments.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill explaining the importance of building trust as a leader.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 2
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill discussing the reasons why departments end up losing volunteers.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill discussing innovative problem-solving ideas for volunteer fire departments to use.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill explaining why it’s necessary to inspire professional culture.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill discussing why it’s important to create a leadership culture in volunteer departments that inspire volunteers.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 2
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill giving advice on mentorship and picking a mentor.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill discussing the importance of being professional while working at a volunteer fire service.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 4
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill explaining what can be done in volunteer departments to improve recruitment and retention.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Thomas Merrill discussing the skills that can be learned while working in a volunteer fire department.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 4
Far too many officers are simply elected or appointed but they are provided with very little or no training at all and are left to “fend for themselves’ as they try to earn respect and gain the confidence of their membership while trying to learn about the jobs they are expected to perform. In this course, Deputy Chief Merrill advises on the unique challenges faced by volunteer fire officers for both operations and administration. Officers and future fire officers need to be able to properly prepare for and perform their roles as officers. To help equip current and future officers, Deputy Chief Merrill gives tips, tactics, and advice.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 90